* Born: 1977
* Picked up the guitar at age 10
* Self-taught and private lessons
* Started teaching at age 15
* Attended GIT in North Hollywood / CA
* Studied with Brett Garsed, Scott Henderson amo.
* Hired Gun and studio-work in both Germany and the US
* Involved in musical-productions in the US
* Collaborated with artists such as Wolfgang Malende, D2 etc.
* Clinics and workshops in the United States and Europe
* Performing artist at the first German JemFest 2003
* Showcases at both Musikmesse and NAMM
* Columnist and music instructor at websites such as Just Chords ( 1999-2002 ), and Ibreathe Music ( currently )
* Contributing author of the german guitar-magazine GUITAR ( www.guitar.de ). Writing a monthly instructional column called "Talking Hands"
* First book "Talking Hands - A Guide To Contemporary Lead Guitar Techniques" was published in 2006, and is available worldwide (ie. at Amazon)
* Teaching both on a private base and at the Institute of Contemporary Music in Bielefeld / Germany
* Performing live with the Eric Vandenberg Band ( instrumental rock ). First official release Hidden Creek released as a limited edition CD and download-version in November 2004
* Songwriting collaborations with many different artists
* Band-coaching and studio-training workshops for several upcoming bands / artists ( i.e. Perpetuum Overdose / produced by Victor Smolski / Rage )
Performing "You Complete Me" live at Jemfest 2005:
